By Amanda Carr. Back in the day (we’re talking just a decade or so ago), wearing an organic cotton t-shirt was THE green fashion statement. Maybe, if you were lucky, you would get your hands on something made from hemp. Add a beanie and your reputation as a nature-lover was made for life. Anyone remember...
By Jodi De Corrado. Any new mother will know that when you go into hospital to give birth, the hospital gives you a goodie bag with information pamphlets and baby products, such as: newborn disposable nappy, bath lotion, bottom salve etc. These products are generously donated; a nice way to show new mums what...
Have you ever looked in your closet and bellowed to a beloved roommate, best friend or significant other that you have absolutely nothing to wear? If you find yourself thumbing through countless articles of clothing in frustration, it’s time to consider a capsule wardrobe. The world now consumes more than 80 billion pieces of new...
Plants are a common sight in the office environment nowadays. Its rising popularity could be due to a number factors: its ability to purify the air, the ways it adds a sense of organic character to a rather monotonous, bland office space, how it creates a luscious focal point in a room, and the ways...
In the fast-paced bustle of city living and keeping up with the daily grind, an appreciation for nature can get lost in the shuffle. Long hours at work, commutes and trendy nightlife can overshadow the beauty and power of nature. But even urban dwellers can enjoy the outdoors with a bit of time and effort....
At the mere mention of ‘upcycle,’ I immediately envision a scene of zombie-like people wielding hammers and crowbars, staggering through the back allies of local shopping malls in search of pallets. Once home, these jolting figures make beds, shelving units, desks, photo frames, and all sorts of knick knacks from this harvested wood, and then...
While it’s no secret that mobile technology is rough on the earth’s ecosystems, most of us couldn’t imagine a life without our smartphones in hand. Knowing how large of a carbon footprint our smartphones can leave behind, then, why not take that technology and turn it into an advantage? What if its apps and systems...
Building a new home based on the concepts of sustainable design? Consider the following six green home design ideas. 1. Building smaller No matter how green your planning may be, a large home will not have the same energy efficient and eco-friendly profile. That doesn’t mean you should restrict yourself in terms of size, however;...
“Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.” – Oscar Wilde As the holiday season draws ever closer, Oscar Wilde’s quote resonates with pretty much every Xmas reveller; clearly he was never Taoist. I’ll admit, I’m one such reveller. I love Christmas. I emphatically, empirically love its excesses: the carefree abandon, the joy on...